For me it was worth it... or actually will be worth it. So many options opened up with a measley 6 extra inches. I need to hurry and set up the new one though. I want to try more and more stuff with every new article I read. I prefer open and minimal aquascaping so that is one element that I will strive for. Plus I have been bugging Karin about the shadow box concept and we ordered in some stuff for the rock work on the back walls. I am hoping to finally have what I want - at least for a while until I change my mind.